Six decades wait ends
Excelsior Correspondent
Jammu, Feb 17: After six decades of wait, the people are finally going to witness the foundation laying ceremony for Shankaracharya Ji Temple by LG Manoj Sinha tomorrow. The temple is situated on the adjoining hillocks of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine. The concept for construction of Shri Shankaracharya Ji Temple was originally conceived in 1967. During 2025, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) and the concerned landowners was executed.
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The landowners have consented to donate 41 Kanals of land for creation of motorable track and Yatri amenities such as toilets and water points at Shankaracharya Ji Temple, statement said.
The Shrine Board has proposed construction of the Shri Shankaracharya Ji Temple, along with the access track, associated public utilities, and 50 commercial shops for landowners, at a total estimated cost of Rs. 31.51 crore.
Shri Shankaracharya Ji Temple will nourish the spiritual lives of billions of devotees while simultaneously driving substantial regional economic activity. SMVDSB will ensure that this spiritual center is vibrant and alive, that prioritizes devotee welfare while also contributing to the prosperity of local communities who sustain them, the statement said.
What is unfolding on 18th February for J&K and the nation transcends the ordinary- it is a moment that will live permanently in our hearts and in the pages of history,” the officials said.
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